Patents by Inventor Merrick R. Almond

Merrick R. Almond has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9303051
    Abstract: The disclosure describes methods of synthesis of phosphonate ester derivatives. Preferred methods according to the disclosure allow for large-scale preparation of phosphonate ester compounds having high purity. In some embodiments, preferred methods according to the disclosure also allow for the preparation of phosphonate ester derivatives without the use of chromatographic purification methods and in better yield than previously used methods for preparing such compounds. Also disclosed are morphic forms of phosphonate ester derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Chimerix Inc.
    Inventors: Roy W. Ware, Merrick R. Almond, Bernhard M. Lampert
  • Publication number: 20150329575
    Abstract: The disclosure describes methods of synthesis of phosphonate ester derivatives. Preferred methods according to the disclosure allow for large-scale preparation of phosphonate ester compounds having high purity. In some embodiments, preferred methods according to the disclosure also allow for the preparation of phosphonate ester derivatives without the use of chromatographic purification methods and in better yield than previously used methods for preparing such compounds. Also disclosed are morphic forms of phosphonate ester derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Roy W. Ware, Merrick R. Almond, Bernhard M. Lampert
  • Patent number: 8993542
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and/or hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, including administering a compound described in the invention in an amount effective treat the HIV and/or HBV infection and at least substantially inhibit the development of resistance to said antiviral compounds in the subject. Pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Chimerix Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest Randall Lanier, Merrick R. Almond, George R. Painter
  • Publication number: 20140303092
    Abstract: The present application provides methods and compositions for treatment or prevention of dsDNA virus infection in post-hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT or HSCT) patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: CHIMERIX, INC
    Inventors: George R. Painter, Ernest Randall Lanier, Merrick R. Almond, Dorothy Margolskee, Gwendolyn Powell Painter
  • Publication number: 20140121186
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating viral infection of the eye or posterior ocular condition including administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound described in the present application. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition is topically administered. In another embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition is orally administered or intraocularly administered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Chimerix, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Painter, Merrick R. Almond
  • Publication number: 20140046085
    Abstract: The disclosure describes methods of synthesis of phosphonate ester derivatives. Preferred methods according to the disclosure allow for large-scale preparation of phosphonate ester compounds having high purity. In some embodiments, preferred methods according to the disclosure also allow for the preparation of phosphonate ester derivatives without the use of chromatographic purification methods and in better yield than previously used methods for preparing such compounds. Also disclosed are morphic forms of phosphonate ester derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: CHIMERIX, INC.
    Inventors: Roy W. Ware, Merrick R. Almond, Bernhard M. Lampert
  • Patent number: 8642577
    Abstract: The present application provides methods and compositions for combination therapy with antiviral compounds for the treatment of poxvirus infections, such as orthopox virus infections. In one embodiment, a method of treatment of a poxvirus infection is provided that comprises administering to a host in need thereof cidofovir, cyclic cidofovir, or a salt, ester, or prodrug thereof in combination or alternation with at least a second anti-poxvirus agent. The second anti-poxvirus agent is, for example, a biologic, such as a pegylated interferon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Chimerix, Inc.
    Inventors: Merrick R. Almond, George R. Painter
  • Patent number: 8614200
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating viral infection of the eye or posterior ocular condition including administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound described in the present application. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition is topically administered. In another embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition is orally administered or intraocularly administered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Chimerix, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Painter, Merrick R. Almond
  • Patent number: 8569321
    Abstract: The disclosure describes methods of synthesis of phosphonate ester derivatives. Preferred methods according to the disclosure allow for large-scale preparation of phosphonate ester compounds having high purity. In some embodiments, preferred methods according to the disclosure also allow for the preparation of phosphonate ester derivatives without the use of chromatographic purification methods and in better yield than previously used methods for preparing such compounds. Also disclosed are morphic forms of phosphonate ester derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Chimerix, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy W. Ware, Merrick R. Almond, Bernhard M. Lampert
  • Patent number: 8420354
    Abstract: This application provides a process for preparing enantiomerically pure ?-D-dioxolane nucleosides. In particular, a new synthesis of (?)-DAPD, suitable for large scale development, is described. In one embodiment the invention provides a process for preparing a substantially pure ?-D- or ?-L-1,3-dioxolane nucleosides comprising a) preparing or obtaining an esterified 2,2-dialkoxy ethanol; b) cyclizing the esterified 2,2-dialkoxy ethanol with glycolic acid to obtain a 1,3-dioxolane lactone; c) resolving the 1,3-dioxolane lactone to obtain a substantially pure D- or L-lactone; d) selectively reducing and activating the D- or L-chiral lactone to obtain a substantially pure D- or L-1,3-dioxolane; e) coupling the D- or L-1,3-dioxolane to an activated and/or protected purine or pyrimidine base; and f) optionally purifying the nucleoside to obtain a substantially pure protected ?-D- or ?-L-1,3-dioxolane nucleoside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Marcos Sznaidman, George R. Painter, Merrick R. Almond, Darryl G. Cleary, Amir Pesyan
  • Publication number: 20120165295
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating viral infection of the eye or posterior ocular condition including administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound described in the present application. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition is topically administered. In another embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition is orally administered or intraocularly administered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: Chimerix, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Painter, Merrick R. Almond
  • Publication number: 20120058976
    Abstract: The disclosure describes methods of synthesis of phosphonate ester derivatives. Preferred methods according to the disclosure allow for large-scale preparation of phosphonate ester compounds having high purity. In some embodiments, preferred methods according to the disclosure also allow for the preparation of phosphonate ester derivatives without the use of chromatographic purification methods and in better yield than previously used methods for preparing such compounds. Also disclosed are morphic forms of phosphonate ester derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: Chimerix, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy W. Ware, Merrick R. Almond, Bernhard M. Lampert
  • Patent number: 7994143
    Abstract: The present invention relates to phosphonate, nucleoside phosphonate or nucleoside phosphate compounds, compositions containing them, processes for obtaining them, and their use in treating a variety of medical disorders, in particular viral infections, cancers and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignees: Chimerix, Inc., The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Karl Y. Hostetler, James R. Beadle, Jacqueline Ruiz, Merrick R. Almond, George R. Painter, Timothy A. Riley, Paula Francom
  • Publication number: 20110130559
    Abstract: This application provides a process for preparing enantiomerically pure ?-D-dioxolane nucleosides. In particular, a new synthesis of (?)-DAPD, suitable for large scale development, is described. In one embodiment the invention provides a process for preparing a substantially pure ?-D- or ?-L-1,3-dioxolane nucleosides comprising a) preparing or obtaining an esterified 2,2-dialkoxy ethanol; b) cyclizing the esterified 2,2-dialkoxy ethanol with glycolic acid to obtain a 1,3-dioxolane lactone; c) resolving the 1,3-dioxolane lactone to obtain a substantially pure D- or L-lactone; d) selectively reducing and activating the D- or L-chiral lactone to obtain a substantially pure D- or L-1,3-dioxolane; e) coupling the D- or L-1,3-dioxolane to an activated and/or protected purine or pyrimidine base; and f) optionally purifying the nucleoside to obtain a substantially pure protected ?-D- or ?-L-1,3-dioxolane nucleoside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcos Sznaidman, George R. Painter, Merrick R. Almond, Darryl G. Cleary, Amir Pesyan
  • Publication number: 20110021464
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and/or hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, including administering a compound described in the invention in an amount effective treat the HIV and/or HBV infection and at least substantially inhibit the development of resistance to said antiviral compounds in the subject. Pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Ernest Randall Lanier, Merrick R. Almond, George R. Painter
  • Publication number: 20110015149
    Abstract: The present application provides methods and compositions for improving the bioavailability of a lipid-containing antiviral compound, and in particular, an antiviral lipid-containing compound. In one embodiment, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions are provided that include an antiviral lipid-containing compound, or salt, ester, or prodrug thereof and one or more bioavailability enhancing compounds, such as inhibitors of cytochrome P450 enzymes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: Merrick R. Almond, George R. Painter
  • Publication number: 20100249056
    Abstract: The present invention relates to phosphonate, nucleoside phosphonate or nucleoside phosphate compounds, compositions containing them, processes for obtaining them, and their use in treating a variety of medical disorders, in particular viral infections, cancers and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicants: CHIMERIX, INC., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Karl Y. Hostetler, James R. Beadle, Jacqueline Ruiz, Merrick R. Almond, George R. Painter, Tim Riley, Paula Francom
  • Patent number: 7785839
    Abstract: This application provides a process for preparing enantiomerically pure ?-D-dioxolane nucleosides. In particular, a new synthesis of (?)-DAPD, suitable for large scale development, is described. In one embodiment the invention provides a process for preparing a substantially pure ?-D- or ?-L-1,3-dioxolane nucleosides comprising a) preparing or obtaining an esterified 2,2-dialkoxy ethanol; b) cyclizing the esterified 2,2-dialkoxy ethanol with glycolic acid to obtain a 1,3-dioxolane lactone; c) resolving the 1,3-dioxolane lactone to obtain a substantially pure D- or L-lactone; d) selectively reducing and activating the D- or L-chiral lactone to obtain a substantially pure D- or L-1,3-dioxolane; e) coupling the D- or L-1,3-dioxolane to an activated and/or protected purine or pyrimidine base; and f) optionally purifying the nucleoside to obtain a substantially pure protected ?-D- or ?-L-1,3-dioxolane nucleoside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Marcos Sznaidman, George R. Painter, Merrick R. Almond, Darryl G. Gleary, Amir Pesyan
  • Patent number: 7749983
    Abstract: The present invention relates to phosphonate, nucleoside phosphonate or nucleoside phosphate compounds, compositions containing them, processes for obtaining them, and their use in treating a variety of medical disorders, in particular viral infections, cancers and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignees: Chimerix, Inc., The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Karl Y. Hostetler, James R. Beadle, Jacqueline Ruiz, Merrick R. Almond, George R. Painter, Timothy A. Riley, Paula Francom
  • Patent number: 7659106
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the biocatalyst-mediated enantioselective conversion of enantiomeric mixtures of hydrophobic esters using a biphasic solvent system. More particularly, the present invention relates to the enzyme-mediated enantioselective synthesis of anti-viral compounds, such as 2-hydroxymethyl-5-(5-fluorocytosin-1-yl)-1,3-oxathiolane (FTC) and its analogues, in a non-homogenous reaction system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignees: Altus Pharmaceuticals Inc., Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Merrick R. Almond, Wang Yi Fong, Yao Yiming